C++ Programming By Example - Setting Up Your First C++ Project

This video tutorial guides viewers through setting up their first C project using Cmake and Visual Studio. It covers the basic and alternative structures for organizing C projects, configuring Cmake, and opening projects in Visual Studio. The tutorial also explains how to run and debug code, including setting breakpoints and stepping through code line by line.

What is the purpose of having separate 'include' and 'source' directories in a C project?

• To organize header and source files separately

• To keep backup copies of the project

• To separate user and system files

• To store different versions of the project

What file is essential for CMake to function correctly in a project directory?

• BuildScript.sh

• Makefile

• CMakeLists.txt

• ProjectConfig.xml

Why is it beneficial to separate source code from build files in CMake?

• To improve code readability

• To enhance security

• To prevent accidental overwrites

• To maintain a clean build environment

Which IDE is used in the video for setting up the C project?

• Eclipse

• Visual Studio 2017

• Code::Blocks

• NetBeans

What does the 'generate' step in CMake do?

• Compiles the source code

• Creates the necessary files for the IDE

• Deletes temporary files

• Runs the project

How can you set a specific project as the startup project in Visual Studio?

• Drag and drop the project to the top

• Right-click and select 'Set as Startup Project'

• Double-click the project name

• Rename the project to 'Startup'

What are the two main build configurations mentioned in the video?

• Debug and Release

• Alpha and Beta

• Development and Deployment

• Test and Production

What is the purpose of a breakpoint in debugging?

• To stop code execution at a specific line

• To highlight syntax errors

• To compile the code

• To optimize code performance

Which keyboard shortcut is used to step over a line of code in Visual Studio?

• F12

• F11

• F10

• F5

What does the 'step into' command do during debugging?

• Skips the current function

• Executes the entire function without stopping

• Enters a function to debug it line by line

• Exits the current debugging session